‘Best Blocks’
Chardonnay 2021
Margaret River Chardonnay is brought to life through the lens of this magnificent location. The terroir of Margaret River is key, as it embraces the influence of the three oceans, while embracing its history of erosion exsisting within the soil. For us terroir does not end there, we see it as the community. From pruning to harvest, every action and decision made impacts and changes the life of each Chardonnay vine, resulting in the Margaret River Chardonnay we know today, as it reflects the history of Margaret River itself.
Tasting Notes
Wine Making Notes
The majority of this wine, came from our vineyard in the Wilyabrup sub-region in Margaret River. Very low crops in 2021 have produced a wine, with rich citrus and stone fruit aromas and flavours. We used a selected natural yeast strain, isolated in Burgundy. Known to enhance fruit aromas during fermentation, it also provides texture, whilst aging over 10 months in French barriques. Barriques were individually tasted and selected for the final blend.
Oak
French
Alc %
13.5%
Allergens
Contains Sulphites. Fined with the aid of skim milk products. Traces may remain.
Varietals
Chardonnay
Nose
Lifted intense varietal characteristics of white nectarine, lemon and crème brulee notes.
Palate
Clean stone fruit and citrus dominate the palate, with almond meal, and creamy notes, enabled by yeast lees autolysis. Vanilla, shortbread are also integrated with the fruit and cream characters, with the fruit acidity, providing length and freshness to the palate. This integration will only increase with careful cellaring.
Food Pairing
Chicken Satay and Jasmine Rice